Robotics
Palsy Assistive Spoon
Development of an assistive robotic spoon capable of stabilizing hand movement, helping people with tremors eat more independently.
Context
APCAS, Associação de Paralisia Cerebral de Almada Seixal, is an organization dedicated to supporting and rehabilitating people with cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions, promoting autonomy and inclusion in everyday life.
What we built
In collaboration with the institution, In-Nova developed a prototype of an assistive robotic spoon designed to help individuals with hand tremors during meals.
The solution uses a stabilization system that compensates for involuntary hand movements, helping keep the spoon steady while the user eats. The project involved the development of the physical prototype as well as the study and implementation of stabilization mechanisms suitable for this type of motor assistance.
The goal of the project was to explore technological solutions that can improve independence and quality of life for people with motor impairments in everyday activities.
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Team
Diogo Pedreiro
Project Manager
“Being the Project Manager of this project was, without a doubt, one of the most meaningful opportunities of my academic journey. It helped me develop countless soft skills, such as leadership, organisation and, above all, empathy and the ability to truly connect with other people's needs. Whenever I think about this project, I can't help feeling enormously proud. After all, it was done with limited resources and carried out entirely by students who, alongside their studies and personal interests, dedicated themselves to this project and to In-Nova in an exemplary way. It was a pleasure working with you.”
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